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Types of Operating System

The document discusses types of operating systems. It describes real-time operating systems which respond instantly to input, multi-user systems which allow multiple users to access a computer concurrently versus single-user systems which are usable by only one user at a time. It also discusses multi-tasking systems which allow multiple tasks to run at once versus single-tasking systems which run one program at a time, distributed systems which manage independent computers as a single system, and embedded systems designed for devices like PDAs with limited resources.

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Types of Operating System

The document discusses types of operating systems. It describes real-time operating systems which respond instantly to input, multi-user systems which allow multiple users to access a computer concurrently versus single-user systems which are usable by only one user at a time. It also discusses multi-tasking systems which allow multiple tasks to run at once versus single-tasking systems which run one program at a time, distributed systems which manage independent computers as a single system, and embedded systems designed for devices like PDAs with limited resources.

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OPERATING SYSTEM

TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEM


Operating
Systems
Operating Systems
• The operating system is the most important program
that runs on a computer.
• Operating system is an interface between computer and
user.
• It is responsible for the management and coordination of
activities and the sharing of the resources of the
computer.
Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Operating
Systems
Types of Operating System
• Real-time
• Multi-user vs. Single-user
• Multi-tasking vs. Single-tasking
• Distributed
• Embedded
Operating
Systems
Types of Operating System

Real-Time
• A real-time operating system is a multitasking
operating system that aims at executing real-time
applications.
• Responds to input instantly.
Operating
Systems
Types of Operating System

Multi-user vs. Single user


 A multi-user operating system allows multiple users to
access a computer system concurrently.
 Time-sharing system can be classified as multi-user
systems as they enable a multiple user access to a
computer through the sharing of time.
 Single-user operating systems, as opposed to a multi-user
operating system, are usable by a single user at a time.
Operating
Systems
Types of Operating System

Multi-tasking vs. Single-tasking


 When a single program is allowed to run at a time, the
system is grouped under a single-tasking system
 While in case the operating allows
system execution of multiple tasks the
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Operating
Systems
Types of Operating System

Distributed
 A distributed operating system manages a group of
independent computers and makes them appear to be a
single computer.
 The development of networked computers that could be
linked and communicate with each other, gave rise to
distributed computing.
Operating
Systems
Types of Operating System

Embedded
 Embedded operating systems are designed to
be used in embedded computer systems.
 They are designed to operate on small
machines like PDAs with less autonomy.
 They are able to operate with a limited number
of resources.
Operating
Systems
Major Functions of Operating System
• Resource management
• Data management
• Job management
• Standard means of communication between
User
and Computer
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